Sheetala Ashtami, also called Basoda Puja, is a Hindu festival for worship of Sheetala Mata. In 2026, it falls on Wednesday, 11 March. Many families do a morning puja, offer cold basoda food cooked ...

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Basoda, also known as Sheetala Ashtami, is a significant Hindu festival honoring Goddess Sheetala, the deity of purification and healing. Celebrated on March 11, 2026, in northern India, devotees ...